Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and ZR1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and ZR1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P7800 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher P7800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.